Depressor Labii Inferioris

Summary Information: Depressor Labii Inferioris

Depressor Labii Inferioris: The depressor labii inferioris is a paired facial muscle located in the chin/jaw area. The depressor labii inferioris originates on the mandible and inserts on skin of the lower lip. The depressor labii inferioris pulls the lower lip downward and to the side. It is innervated by the facial nerve.

Conditions that can afflict the depressor labii inferioris include stroke, Bell's palsy, myalga, tears, strains, myopathy, atrophy, infectious myositis, neuromuscular diseases, lacerations and contusions.

Closely Related Organs: Depressor Labii Inferioris

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Depressor Labii Inferioris:

• Mandible
• Lips
• Facial nerve
• Skull
• Skeletal muscle
• Bones
• Muscles
• Tendons
• Musculoskeletal system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Depressor Labii Inferioris

The following conditions are related to the organ: Depressor Labii Inferioris:

• Bell's palsy
• Stroke
• Myalga
• Tears
• Strains
• Myopathy
• Atrophy
• Infectious myositis
• Neuromuscular diseases
• Lacerations
• Contusions

Sub Parts: Depressor Labii Inferioris

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Depressor Labii Inferioris:

• Muscle tissue
• Muscle fibers

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Depressor Labii Inferioris

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Depressor Labii Inferioris:

• Facial muscle paralysis
• Decreased movement of the lower lip
• Muscle pain in the chin
• Muscle weakness
• Fever
• Loss of muscle control
• Muscle spasms
• Bleeding
• Swelling
• Bruises

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Depressor Labii Inferioris: Related Topics

• Depressor

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